What to bring
- Small backpack your child can carry on their own that fits a lunch and water bottle or water pack.
- Swim Suit for warm season
- UV protection bucket hat (mandatory)
- Bottle of sunscreen (can be donated monthly during warm season)
- Lunch and two snacks inside of the backpack (no lunch box)
- Life jacket (Can be kept at school and only during warm months)
- Towel (during warm months)
- Extra change of clothes (during rainy season)
- Weather appropriate clothes
Class Schedule
- 8:30 Drop off at the playground
- 9-9:30 Free Play
- 9:30 snack time
- 9:40 Head out on Trail
- 10:15 Circle Time
- 11:30 Return to Playground (Tuesdays Music Class)
- 12pm Lunch
- Wednesday's Gymnastics at 12:15
- 1pm Activity/Lesson
- 1:45 Academic time
- 2:30 Spanish Story time during snack time
- 3pm Pickup
For warm days when we are located at the bay, the schedule may differ slightly. Individual Piano lesson on Thursday's.
Where do they complete schoolwork?
The kiddos each receive a clipboard and can complete schoolwork under a shady tree or in the grass.
Curriculum
We follow the state standards for teaching kindergarten. We teach the alphabet, phonetics, counting, beginning math, sight words, and early science concepts. We utilize songs, flashcards, notebooks, sticks and sand to practice. Our teachers love to read to the students and we will explore stories from different cultures, stories that help develop social and emotional learning, and inspire a love for nature in the children. Creating art is another important part of your child's early development. They will have opportunities to paint, draw, and even use the nature around them to create masterpieces. Pre-K students will be supported at their own level, but alongside their older classmates.
Spanish Lessons
Ms. Yalia is our Spanish teachers. She will be teaching the students Spanish basics through stories, songs, and games. For students who have exposure to more Spanish, they can converse solely in Spanish for more of a Spanish immersion experience.
Piano
We will be teaching the students piano using a portable keyboard. Ms. Sarina and or Mr. Jasper will be teaching music theory as well as how to play.
Gymnastics and Yoga with Webby!
A Webby coach comes on Wednesday's at 12:15 to instruct the children in beginner tumbling and yoga. The kids love to explore what they are capable of and learning how to strengthen their bodies.
Music Class with Mr. Ryan!
Mr. Ryan's class is amazing! He brings instruments for all the students from ukele's to xylophones. The kids sing, dance, play, and learn in the interactive music class.
Check Mr. Ryan out on youtube or his website. https://www.mrryansmusicandbooks.com/